Public Safety
63 House of Correction Inmates Have COVID-19
And many more cases expected as test results of more than 900 inmates and staff come in.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
A Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
27 COVID-19 Cases at House of Correction, All Inmates To Be Tested
Milwaukee County launches public dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases in three detention facilities.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will “Safer at Home” Be Policed Fairly?
Some areas most impacted by COVID-19 have also been victims of excessive policing.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?
Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Jails Cut Inmate Population
Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Suit Calls for Elderly Inmates Release
State ACLU leader calls state prisons a “ticking time bomb” on COVID-19 for elderly and vulnerable.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators
MPD says they have and will pursue charges against people who violate the "stay-at-home" order.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez and Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic
The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Massive Spending on Marsy’s Law
Group funded by California billionaire spent $3.5 million in Wisconsin pushing for more victim rights.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons
Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
